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7 Night Greek Isles Cruise

7 Night Greek Isles Cruise

Mon. July 15, 2024 OR Mon, Aug. 12, 2024 Royal Caribbean

Index

Date Option 1

Price Difference

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Date Option 2

Difference in Prices Between 2 New Cruises

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Cruise Option 1 - July

02. July Date

July 15 - 22, 2024

Monday - Monday

This July itinerary offers the same destinations as the October crusie. It is during the warm summer months where we will travel from Rome to Athens in 7 days. By partaking in this option, there is a much higher chance Alaina and Abigail can enjoy themselves a family, European vacation. Additionally, it lines up with our summer availability.

Comparison

Comparison

Contrasts to Oct. Cruise

Both

Benefits

Alaina nor Abigail may not be able to go

Same EXACT Itinerary

Alaina and Abigail can go

Same ship

During our summer vacation scheduled time

Price Increase

Hotter more crowds

Same room (if booked)

Have more time to explore before and after with no contraints

Does not conflict with nationals or Abigail's dance

$1,969 Balcony

$110 Difference

$2,079 Balcony

Price

Pricing

Money Difference

Yes, the July option is slightly more expensive. However, I am pleased to announce that I WILL PAY THE DIFFERENCE. I will glady pay the difference and any fees to transfer us from the October cruise to July cruise. It would be my high honor.

Overall Benefits

We would get to embark on a once in a lifetime journey even earlier than anticipated. Alaina will pay any differences needed - no questions asked. No interference of dance. Same cruise, rooms, and amentities.

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Cruise Option 2 - August

02. July Date

August 12 - 19, 2024

Monday - Monday

This August itinerary offers the same destinations as the October and July crusies. It is still during the warm summer months where we will travel from Rome to Athens in 7 days. By partaking in this secondary option, there is still a higher chance the Galope's can enjoy themselves a family, European vacation.

Comparison

Comparison

Contrasts to Oct. Cruise

ALL

Benefits

Alaina nor Abigail may not be able to go

Same EXACT Itinerary

Alaina and Abigail can go

Same ship

During our summer vacation scheduled time

Price Increase

Hotter and crowds

Same room (if booked)

Have more time to explore before with no contraints

May interfere with Abigail's dance summer schedule

Slightly cheaper than July

$1,969 Balcony

$110 Difference

$2,079 Balcony

Price

Pricing

Money Difference

Yes, the new options are slightly more expensive. However, I am pleased to announce that I WILL PAY THE DIFFERENCE. I will glady pay the difference and any fees to transfer us from the October cruise to the other cruises. It would be my high honor.

Overall Benefits

We would get to embark on a once in a lifetime journey even earlier than anticipated. Alaina will pay any differences needed - no questions asked. May contain less crowds than July. Same cruise, rooms, and amentities.

• There is no bad option, per say. Just bad timing.
• Star = July based upon the date and availability
• Light Blue = August based upon the date may overlap with Abigail's dance so it's just in the negative.
• Blue = October based upon the date and outside conflicts.

Visual Aid

Competitive advantage

POSITIVE VALUE

POSITIVE VALUE

NEGATIVE VALUE

NEGATIVE VALUE

Overall Argument

- I would push for the July option over the August cruise date. - Near guarantee that both Alaina and Abigail can go with no outside obligations. - If we went in October, Abigail would use her 3 dance days (possibly more). Alaina may have school (graduate or subbing), or a job. - Both July and August are perfect months for the Mediterranean climate (per multiple sources). - Alaina will pay any fees or cost differences to make this happen.

"Money does not grow on trees. But, love can come from anywhere."- Alaina Galope

Index

Sicily, Italy

Ship Statistics

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08

Santorini, Greece

Ship Layout

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09

Ephesus, Turkey

Room Layout

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10

Mykonos, Greece

Suite Benefits

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11

Athens, Greece

Itinerary

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12

Rome, Italy

Things to do After

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13

Things to do Before

Naples/Capri, Italy

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Ship Statistics

01. Ship Stats

Stats

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Built: November 27, 1998 Year Last Refurbished: 2014 Capacity: 4,269 passengers 15 Decks 14 Elevators 1,801 Staterooms

Maiden Voyage in 1999

Bahamian Registry

Godmother: Katrina Witt

Built in Finland

01. Ship Stats

Highlights

Flowrider

Laser Tag

The Perfect Storm

Rock Climbing Wall

Battle for Planet Z

Water Slides

Surf Simulator

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Ship Layout

02. Layout

Ship Deck Plans

Our room.

02. Layout

Deck 14 -15 are an assortment of lounges and specialty restaurants. Deck 13 contains the Flowrider, slides, golf course, rock climbing wall, and sports area.

Forward

Aft

Decks 3-5 contain much of the atrium with shops, main dining hall(s), other specialty dining, and the theatre.

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Room Layout

Room Layout

Layout of the Room

Floor Plan - 1 Bedroom Grand Suite

Where: Deck 10 Forward What: Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King, a private balcony, sitting area with double sofa bed, and bathroom with tub.

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Suite Benefits

Suite Benefits

Great

1. Priority Tendering
2. Priority Boarding
3. Concierge Service - Suite Lounge/Concierge Club Access

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Good

04

1. Priority Shore Excursion Ticketing
2. VIP Pool Deck Seating
3. Complimentary 24-Hour Room Service

Better

03

1. Main Dining Menu Available for In Suite Dining
2. Welcome Evian & Fruit Amenity
3. Pillowtop Mattress
4. Priority Departure

02

Decent

1. Luxury Bathroom Amenities
2. Reserved Section in Theater
3. Sign-up Fee Waived for Luggage Valet Service

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Okay

1. Priority Spa Bookings
2. Lavazza Espresso Coffee Machine
3. Royal Caribbean Bathrobe
4. Bridge, Galley & Backstage Tours

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Itinerary

Rome

Rome, Italy

Depart: 5:00 pm

• The train ride between Civitavecchia and Rome is approximately 80 minutes each way.
• Museums, food, ancient walkways, sacred spaces, shopping.

Naples

Naples, Italy

Arrive: 7:00 amDepart: 5:00 pm

• Mount Vesuvis in Pompeii
• 20- to 30-minute hike will take you to the summit — and tour the ruins of Pompeii afterward.
• Gesu Nuovo Church
• San Gennaro catacombs
• Wear comfortable shoes

Capri

The ferry from Naples to Capri is about 50 minutes. Entirely possible to do both in one day. Highlights are definitly Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius and Capri for it's luxurious coast. Also, custommade sandals which I would die to have.

Capri, Italy

Arrive: 7:00 amDepart: 5:00 pm

• It's an island in Italy’s Bay of Naples.
• famed for its rugged landscape, upscale hotels and shopping, from designer fashions to limoncello and handmade leather sandals.
• One of its best-known natural sites is the Blue Grotto, a dark cavern where the sea glows electric blue.
• Capri to Amalfi Coast is between 1 hour and 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Sicily

Sicily, Italy

The island is famous for its cathedrals, vineyards, island beaches, and amazing architecture. The city bears traces of historic invasions by the Arabs, Greeks, Romans, Spanish and Normans. Highlights include Vucciria market, Mt. Pellegrino, Teatro Massimo, and handcrafted jewelry and other shops. The drive to Mt. Pellegrino is a half-hour drive. The Teatro Massimo is the largest opera house in Italy. It also appears in a few key scenes in "The Godfather." Recommended to take a break at a local sidewalk cafe to enjoy a gelato or espresso.

Arrive; 11:00 amDepart; 8:00 pm

Cruising

October 10, 2024 Day at Sea Refer back to slide 5 Can explore and do anything on the higher end RCI ship. With plenty of amenties and accessible concierge options as a suite guest.

Santorini

Santorini, Greece

Arrive: 7:00 am Depart: 8:00 pm

A cable car takes you to the capital of Fira, a bustling cliff-top town awash with old cathedrals, enthralling museum collections and cozy tavernas. Venture to the coast for a swim in the deep blue waters that lap red and black pebbled beaches. And peel back layers of lava and history among excavated Akrotiri. Whether it’s by bicycle, ATV or on your own two feet, exploring this Cyclades isle never fails to impress. Note:dining in Greece is a laid-back, drawn-out affair.

Santorini

Santorini, Greece

Arrive: 8:00 am Depart:8:00 pm

Ephesus, Turkey

Ephesus

Ephesus' Terraced Houses

The great theater of Ephesus

Celsus Library

Village of Selcuk

• Only 20 percent of the city has been uncovered. The Celsus Library — built in 117 A.D., the site is made up of towering columns highlighted by the statue of the goddess of wisdom. Cruises to Ephesus will give you a taste of Turkish life by strolling the seafront promenade and the bustling city center. Walk Marble Street, paved with actual marble slabs, which takes you from downtown to the Temple of Artemis.
• Walk from Ephesus' Lower Gate to the village of Selcuk, where you can visit what's said to be the burial site of John the Apostle at the Basilica of St. John. You'll also find the remains of the Temple of Artemis. About five miles from here lies the House of the Virgin Mary, which traditions holds as the last place she lived.
• Ephesus' excavated section is in a 1.5-square-mile area; you'll need good walking shoes.
• The sun reflects strongly both from above and off the white marble streets. Bring a hat, sunscreen and plenty of water.
• When negotiating in the market, make sure you're serious about buying — it's considered rude to bargain for items you're not going to buy.
• Prices are negotiable, and the first offer by the vendor will be at least double what you should pay.

Mykonos

Mykonos’ main town of Hora is a mixture of classic Cycladic architecture and buzzing street culture. Admire the stark-white Panagia Paraportiani chapel and meet the town’s famous pelican Pétros. See the island’s trademark 16th-century windmills spinning high above the port. Then explore the strip of medieval houses and waterfront cafés in Little Venice. Get your fill of aquatic thrills, then hit the beach— Psaroú for family fun, Agrari for seaside serenity, Paradise for epic beach parties, or Elia for a blend of all three.Enjoy a short boat trip to the island of Delos, a sacred Greek archeological site and the mythological birthplace of twin gods Apollo and Artemis.Hora is a hub for top designer fashions, including the world-famous Soho-Soho clothing boutique.With frequent openings and closings, listen to locals and other travelers to find the island’s best restaurants.

Mykonos, Greece

Arrive: 7:00 amDepart: 8:00 pm

Walk on narrow marble pathways laced with purple bougainvillea blooms, or go cycling on two wheels past off-the-path Ano Mera village. Explore Greece’s maritime history at Armenistis Lighthouse, and check out the Folklore Museum’s Mykonian ship models. Join in the raucous beach party on Super Paradise’s shimmering sands, or watch the sun burn out beyond an Aegean horizon from an open-air seaside taverna.

Athens

Athens, Greece

Arrive: 5:00 am

Just 10 minutes from the port, there's the Archaeological Museum of Piraeus, filled with sculptures from the Bronze Age to the Romans. Walk to the Zea Harbour to discover how the Hellenic Maritime Museum will bring to life the grandeur of ancient Greece's naval capacities. The Church of St. Nicholas, overlooks the port. The Naval Museum has exhibits that present ship building from ancient times to the present day. Part of the Castella district, Mikrolimano is the smallest and most picturesque port of Athens.

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After Cruise

Things to do in Athens

• Athens Tour of Acropolis, Parthenon, Temple of Zues and Hephaestus.
• Private Tours.
• Mythological Tours.
• Food and wine tours.
• Acropolis Museums.
• Plaka is one of the best shopping places.
• Hotel Grande Bretagne has a rooftop restaurant with views over Syntagma Square and the Acropolis.
• Areopagus Hill, also known as Mars Hill, is a spot to get one of the most iconic views of the Acropolis.

Places Near Athens

• Hotels
• Marriott Athens Hotel
• Grand Hyatt Athens
• Athens Gate Hotel
• Four Seasons
• Hilton Athens
• Airport is about 30 minutes from the acropolis
• Soak up the mythology at Delphi
• Travel time: 3 hours
• Aegina is the perfect Greek island getaway
• Travel time: 40 minutes / 1 hour and 15 minutes
• Walk in the footsteps of ancients in Corinthia
• Travel time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
• Imagine the sound of Homer at the World Heritage-listed Mycenae
• Travel time: 1 hour and 45 minutes
• Wander the car-free island of Hydra
• Travel time: Almost 2 hours
• Watch the sunset at Cape Sounion (Temple of Poseidon)
• Travel time: 2 hours (Cape Sounion), 45 minutes (Marathon)

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Before Cruise

When in Rome

• Colosseum tours.
• Vatican City, St. Peter's Basilica and Square, and Sistine Chapel.
• Palatine Hill.
• Roman forum and ruins - Pantheon.
• Trevi Fountain.
• Piazza Navona.

• Italian cooking and wine classes.
• Private tours.

When in Rome

• Hotels
• Rome Marriott Park Hotel
• Courtyard by Marriott Rome Central Park
• Hotel Artemide
• Hotel Colosseum
• The Westin Excelsior, Rome
• The Pantheon Iconic Rome Hotel
• Airport is about 30 minutes from the center of Rome.

Other cities to travel

• Venice is about 3 hours from Rome on a high speed train.
• Florence is about 1 hour and 30 minutes from Rome on a high speed train.
• Milan is about 3 hours from Rome on a high speed train.
• Lake Como requires a few train transfers but on avergae will take about 5 hours from Rome on a high speed train.
• Cannes, France to Rome is about 10 hours on a high speed train. Nice, France is about 8 hours. May require transfers.
• Zurich, Switerland is about 8 hours from Rome on a high speed train.

Roadmap

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Please contact me if you have any further questions and wish to dive into more specific excursions. RCI's website was not working properly when I went to look at the excursions they offer. Hope you enjoyed.

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